How do I flatten a cupped deck board?

• <div><p>To flatten a cupped deck board, start by ensuring it’s dry. Then, try flipping the board over so the cupped side faces down and reattach it. If that’s not possible, you can use screws to pull it tighter to the joists or plane the edges slightly to reduce the cup. It’s best to replace severely cupped boards.</p></div>

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Q: How do I flatten a cupped deck board?

• <div><p>To flatten a cupped deck board, start by ensuring it&rsquo;s dry. Then, try flipping the board over so the cupped side faces down and reattach it. If that&rsquo;s not possible, you can use screws to pull it tighter to the joists or plane the edges slightly to reduce the cup. It&rsquo;s best to replace severely cupped boards.</p></div>

Q: Why does my deck pop in extreme cold?

• <div><p>Cold temperatures can make your deck boards contract. If they don&rsquo;t contract evenly, they can put pressure on the deck screws and cause them to pop out, making a noticeable sound. Winterizing your deck can help prevent this from happening. </p></div>

Q: How much weight can a wooden deck hold?

• <div><p>Typically, most residential wooden decks are designed to support approximately 40 pounds per square foot, including the deck&rsquo;s weight and any items placed on it. While this is fine for typical use, it is usually not enough to hold the weight of a hot tub filled with water and people. To safely support a hot tub, your wood deck will likely require reinforcement. Therefore, it&rsquo;s best to have a contractor or a structural engineer assess it before hot tub installation.</p></div>

Q: Should deck skirting touch the ground?

• <div><p>Deck skirting shouldn&rsquo;t touch the ground, especially if you have a wood deck, which is vulnerable to moisture. Ideally, you should leave at least 3/4 of an inch of space between the deck skirting and the ground for more ventilation. Pros also recommend that you incorporate about 1 square foot of space for ventilation for the underside of the deck to every 150 square feet of decking. Proper ventilation prevents mold growth and rot that can damage your deck.</p></div>

Q: Can I replace just one spindle, or do I need to replace them all?

• <div><p>Yes, you can absolutely replace just one damaged spindle as long as you can find a matching replacement. However, if multiple spindles are damaged or you can't find an exact match, you might consider replacing an entire section for a more uniform look and structural integrity.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2024
Bradley did a great job! My carpets looked awesome after he worked his magic! Very friendly, polite and a hard worker. Highly recommend.
Steam Busters
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Reviewed in July 2024
Landon is a very respectful young man. He and his crew showed up promptly every day and worked hard all day. He wanted to make sure I was happy with the work. They worked clean and picked up the jobsite every day. I was very pleased with my refurbished deck and will have them come back and do...
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Reviewed in April 2022
Needed to replace my deck per a condo association mandate. They recommended contractors. All we're way overpriced. I did my own research and found BAC Contracting and Design and it's owner Ryan. His bid was lower and seemed to be fair and legit. Long story short, the association was a nightmare...
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Reviewed in April 2020
Hired for weekly lawn maintenance. Only mowed once so far. Hopefully remainder of contract will be as good as first encounter.
Nate's Lawn Care
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Reviewed in September 2017
Spencer and his crew always do a fantastic job for a very resonable honest price. J-Horn has done lots of different jobs on my farm, including solar panels installation and maintenance. Always very satisfied with our experiences with J-Horn.
J-Horn Electric
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Reviewed in September 2015
Called Scott on 08312015. He came out that day, looked at the door and gave me an estimate. Said he could come back the next day at 9am to fix it. He arrived on time and was finished in less than an hour. Scott was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. This was the first time I called...
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Reviewed in June 2015
This was our first use of Angie's List, and we are quite impressed with SF Pauli Builders. We were called on the same day of our original contact, and 2 additional times during the process. All who we talked to were very friendly and professional. The estimate to remount our deck steps was quick...
S.F. Pauli Builders, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2015
We are very happy with our new deck. The project was completed on time and on budget. Cronkhite was great to work with and we will definitely hire them for future projects.
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Reviewed in March 2014
Stuber takes care of my yard maintenance and has for several years. The $1,000 price tag above is a very high level estimate for this service from 2013. They charge me for each visit so it is not a one time fee. They take care of weading the beds, keeping the shrubs trimmed, and overall care....
STUBER LAND DESIGN, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2013
Jason did a great job. He answered my questions, explained options, made adjustments based on my needs, and was always very pleasant to work with. He has since customized a closet for me, and replaced my neighbor's deck.
JME Construction Co.
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